WEB REPORT

Beating cancer — the role of Europe’s environment

Briefing Published 28 Jun 2022 Last modified 21 Jun 2023

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Cancer affects the lives of many Europeans. Environmental and occupational exposure to air pollution, radon, UV radiation, chemical carcinogens, asbestos and other risks contributes significantly to the high burden of cancer in Europe. However, all environmental and occupational cancer risk factors are largely preventable. This web report provides a brief overview of the evidence on the environmental and occupational determinants of cancer in Europe and of EU policy responses.

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For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/environmental-burden-of-cancer/beating-cancer-the-role-of-europes or scan the QR code.

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